Muay Thai, the “Art of Eight Limbs,” has a long-standing history in combat sports, rooted in ancient Siamese battlefields and refined..

The October 2007 issue of Black Belt Magazine featured martial arts pioneer S. Henry Cho , powerfully showcasing the skills which he...

A few years ago, a female MMA champion was being interviewed by a reporter for a sports network. By “reporter,” I mean one of those...

Before Jigoro Kano and the Meiji Restoration, there was jujitsu. Back then, a person practiced in an ordinary kimono, usually a hakama and..

The cover of the May 1970 issue of Karate Illustrated  featured the incredible Dan Inosanto , showcasing a fast and powerful side kick....

"To always be yourself. Have faith in yourself. Don’t look for a successful personality and duplicate it. These are very strong pointers...

Footwork is a mainstay of combat sports and self-defense. The feet are the deuce and a half that gets your munitions to the field of...

In modern culture, the ninja are often portrayed as coldblooded assassins, men and occasionally women garbed in black and armed with samurai

Often stooped from age, little men hobble onto the mat, their thin wrists hidden within sleeves of uniforms held together by frayed black...

The cover of the May 1973 issue of Karate Illustrated  featured the incredible Dan Lee , moving with powerful grace. Dan Lee was...

Black Belt Magazine proudly showcases exceptional martial arts training programs from around the world. This curated list takes in mind...

The practice of martial arts in the United States started small and was mostly limited to World War II veterans

From when it was created in 648 B.C. to the present, pankration — both its original form and its modern derivative — has embraced an...

Kelly McCann’s Combatives Self-Defense, Real World Self-Defense course on Black Belt Drills is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

In the spirit of honoring the history of martial arts film by Funko Pops and inspired by Bruce Lee’s iconic “Be Water” philosophy.

Perhaps the biggest reason this Black Belt Classic from our May 1968 issue is so intriguing is it relies on input from three martial...

Recall the stories of Korea’s ancient Hwa Rang warriors, who persevered in battle with human enemies as well as with winter winds raging ..

In a world filled with martial arts legends, one family—one very big family—stands out as champions, innovators, and wise leaders..

The cover of the June 2007 issue of Black Belt Magazine showcased the legendary B.J. Penn securing a tight hold on his training...

Like most historical figures, past giants of the budo world tend to stand, in our view, at such a distance as to make them seem almost..

Damon Gilbert has served the citizens of Oakland, California, as a police officer for more than two decades. Unlike many of his...

The Arnold Sports Festival will host the 2025 WAKO USA National Championship..

The cover of the May 1971 issue of Karate Illustrated featured the legendary Leo Fong , showcasing his skills in the same year his first...

Established as the first BJJ academy in Texas, Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters has evolved into a respected institution